Brocade FastIron Edge X-Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Part Number: 53-1002499-02
Installing a FastIron Compact Switch
Unpacking a system
The procedures in this guide are for qualified service personnel.
The Brocade systems ship with all of the following items. Please review the list below and verify the contents. If any items are missing,
please contact the place of purchase.
Package contents
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Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. FastIron compact switch
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115V AC power cable (for AC sourced devices)
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Rack mount brackets and mounting screws
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Warranty card
General requirements
To manage the system, you need the following items for serial connection to the switch or router:
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A management station, such as a PC running a terminal emulation application.
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A straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). The serial cable can be ordered separately from Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc.. If you prefer to build your own cable, refer to the pinout information in
You use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks including assigning an IP address and network mask to the system.
This information is required for managing the system using the Web Management Interface or Brocade Network Advisor or using the CLI
through Telnet.
Do not use the handles on the power supply units to lift or carry a Brocade device.
Summary of installation tasks
Follow the steps listed below to install your FastIron compact switch. Details for each of the steps highlighted below are provided in this
chapter and in the following chapter.